PHOTONGENIC: Difference between revisions

From RemyWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
(Fixed English translations)
Line 36: Line 36:


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* PHOTONGENIC marks the first appearance of Maiko Horisawa in beatmania IIDX.
* PHOTONGENIC marks Maiko Horisawa's first appearance in the beatmania IIDX series.
* PHOTONGENIC received an almost entirely new set of charts upon its arcade debut in beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD. Only its Single NORMAL chart carried over.
* PHOTONGENIC received an almost entirely new set of charts upon its arcade debut in beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD. Only its Single NORMAL chart was carried over.
* PHOTONGENIC is notoriously louder in volume over nearly every other song in beatmania IIDX 9th style CS. This was later adjusted on the [[beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]] album.
* PHOTONGENIC has a louder volume than nearly every song in beatmania IIDX 9th style CS. This was later adjusted on the [[beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]] album.


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== L.E.D. ===
=== L.E.D. ===
Surprisingly, the first song I made for beatmania was Drum & Bass.<br>
This is surprisingly the first DRUM & BASS song I made in the beatmania series.<br>
Niatari helped with the production, while Maiko Horisawa participated with vocals.<br>
While creating this track, I previously thought about asking Maiko Horisawa, who participated as the lyricist and vocalist this time, to participate in my track production if there's an opportunity, and this time, Horisawa's style matched my track's desired image, so I gave her my long-awaited offer. As a vocalist and opera singer, Maiko Horisawa is a talented singer who's active in a wide range of genres, and I think many people have heard Horisawa's songs in various places.<br>
I was eager to participate in this production with the opportunity before me. <br>
Well, the title "PHOTONGENIC" is a blend of the words Photon, Genetic, Photogenic.
To match the vocals with the style of the song, I asked Maiko Horisawa to sing, and she accepted the offer.<br>
 
Mrs. Horisawa is a talented vocalist and singer, and has been active in many genres of music, such as opera.<br>
I think many of you have heard Horisawa singing before.<br>
The title "PHOTONGENIC" is a neologism I made up, combining the words photon, genetic, and photogenic.<br>
--------------
=== Maiko Horisawa ===
=== Maiko Horisawa ===
I usually sing songs for other games, so this is the first time that I have sung in a Drum & Bass song by L.E.D.<br>
Usually, I sing healing pop-styled songs, but for my first DRUM & BASS song, L.E.D. and I were able to form this song's worldview together, which was very enjoyable. I'm moved to be able to share fun with many BEMANI fans through music and games. I also posted the lyrics in my homepage, so please post your impressions if it's great. I also sing the PS2 "Z.O.E" theme song, so some people might know me from that(^^)
I enjoyed this so much. We all are so thrilled to share this song to all the Bemani fans.<br>
If you are pleased by the lyrics, you can leave a comment for me.<br>
Also, if you have ZOE for the PS2, can someone help me, since I cannot sing the theme song (^ ^)<br>


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== Ta-k ===
=== Ta-k (synesthesia) ===
Following 8th style, I was asked to work to make another movie for L.E.D. The impression of the song to me as well as the drum and bass sections and the feminine vocals made me feel as if in space. It was so cute.<br>
Following [[CS 8th style|8th style]], I once again created a video for L.E.D.'s song.<br>
On L.E.D.'s urging, I made the movie using the colors he suggested, but the methods of making the movie as well as the short timeline meant that the movie was rushed.<br>
It's a D'n'B song with a speedy feeling and female vocals providing a sense of space... it's too lovely.<br>
The last time, I finished the movie differently, I think.<br>
Taking L.E.D.'s requests such as image color into account, I completed this video during a tight production period, due to my misuse in time management.<br>
Recently, I've noticed that I have been using a lot of blue in my movies. <br>
I think I finished it slightly differently to his [[NEBULA GRASPER|previous video]]. Although blue hasn't primarily appeared in my videos recently, I still really liked this color while making this video. ...... Even though I made a video with a color I liked, I wonder why it's difficult... because of my misuse in time management. What do you think? (sweating)
I can tell that I like this color through my work, but I sometimes think that because of that, my video production is too uptight, I failed to use other colors, and I wasted too much time.<br>


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7+ in 9th style CS, and 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards, (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7+ in 9th style CS, and 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards, (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)



Revision as of 09:33, 9 March 2024

PHOTONGENIC

Song Information

Artist: L.E.D. fw.堀澤麻衣子
Composition/Arrangement: Toshiyuki Kakuta
Lyrics: Maiko Horisawa, Koshuka
Vocals: Maiko Horisawa
BPM: 175
Length: 2:01
Genre: DRUM & BASS
Movie: Ta-k
First Music Game Appearance: beatmania IIDX 9th style CS
Other Music Game Appearances:

Lyrics

Open my mind, I look up a clear sky
Sun is shining, feeling new days coming

I'm still going, even the world comes to the end
(It) should work, cause I am believing in the truth

Even the world's filled with depression

So I'm coming to the world dreams are born
Taking you to the place with new dreams..

Open the door to tomorrow
Cause I am believing in the truth
Believing in the truth

Song Connections/Remixes

  • A long version of PHOTONGENIC appears on L.E.D.'s first album, 電人K.
    • A R&B remix of PHOTOGENIC by DJ YOSHITAKA, titled PHOTONGENIC -DJ YOSHITAKA Remix-, also appears on 電人K.

Trivia

  • PHOTONGENIC marks Maiko Horisawa's first appearance in the beatmania IIDX series.
  • PHOTONGENIC received an almost entirely new set of charts upon its arcade debut in beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD. Only its Single NORMAL chart was carried over.
  • PHOTONGENIC has a louder volume than nearly every song in beatmania IIDX 9th style CS. This was later adjusted on the beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK album.

Song Production Information

L.E.D.

This is surprisingly the first DRUM & BASS song I made in the beatmania series.
While creating this track, I previously thought about asking Maiko Horisawa, who participated as the lyricist and vocalist this time, to participate in my track production if there's an opportunity, and this time, Horisawa's style matched my track's desired image, so I gave her my long-awaited offer. As a vocalist and opera singer, Maiko Horisawa is a talented singer who's active in a wide range of genres, and I think many people have heard Horisawa's songs in various places.
Well, the title "PHOTONGENIC" is a blend of the words Photon, Genetic, Photogenic.

Maiko Horisawa

Usually, I sing healing pop-styled songs, but for my first DRUM & BASS song, L.E.D. and I were able to form this song's worldview together, which was very enjoyable. I'm moved to be able to share fun with many BEMANI fans through music and games. I also posted the lyrics in my homepage, so please post your impressions if it's great. I also sing the PS2 "Z.O.E" theme song, so some people might know me from that(^^)

Video Production Information

Ta-k (synesthesia)

Following 8th style, I once again created a video for L.E.D.'s song.
It's a D'n'B song with a speedy feeling and female vocals providing a sense of space... it's too lovely.
Taking L.E.D.'s requests such as image color into account, I completed this video during a tight production period, due to my misuse in time management.
I think I finished it slightly differently to his previous video. Although blue hasn't primarily appeared in my videos recently, I still really liked this color while making this video. ...... Even though I made a video with a color I liked, I wonder why it's difficult... because of my misuse in time management. What do you think? (sweating)

Difficulty & Notecounts

beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7+ in 9th style CS, and 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards, (Ratings and notecounts obtained from BEMANIWiki 2nd.)

Old Charts

Game SP Difficulty DP Difficulty
BEGINNER NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA
Notecounts - 701 1001 1163 - 761 1104 1413 -
beatmania IIDX 9th style CS - 6 7 7 - 7 7+ 7+ -

New Charts

Game SP Difficulty DP Difficulty
BEGINNER NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA
Notecounts 294 701 1002 1162 - 747 1086 1409 -
beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD→Present - ↑7 10 10 - 7 9 11 -
beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD CS 3 7 10 10 - 7 9 11 -